How do I add text to a Media Gallery?

Recently a client asked me how to add text to images in a slideshow on WordPress. This is an example of a slideshow using the gallery from Jetpack. Hover over the bottom of the pic to see the caption.

This is the caption

Caption

I wonder what the word limit is for the caption area? I wonder what the word limit is for the caption area? I wonder what the word limit is for the caption area? I wonder what the word limit is for the caption area? I wonder what the word limit is for the caption area? I wonder what the word limit is for the caption area?

But what if you want the text to be visible? I did some searching and found the Powr Media Plugin.

I added the widget here>>>>>>>>

To add to a post, you host the pics on Powr and use a short code. Not sure this a good option though, you have to buy the premium version, but it does have a lot of options to customize. Instructions are here.

[powr-media-gallery label=”test”]

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Chris HaughtChris is the editor of Blogging Painters, a site she developed to help contractors build their business. She also provides consulting and website development to people who wish to create their own Wordpress site.